CSIR-CSIO Project Staff Recruitment 2026 – Advt. No. 36/2026
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh invites applications for 3 Project Staff positions (Advt. No. 36/2026) for the project on fabrication and metrology of optical components (tenure up to 31.03.2028).
Important Dates
Vacancy Details (3 Posts)
| Post | No. of Posts | Pay | Max Age |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) | 2 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA | 40 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | 1 | Rs. 35,000 + 20% HRA (NET/GATE/DBT/DST) else Rs. 28,000 + HRA | 35 years |
Eligibility
Master's/Integrated Master's in Physics or Optics, OR B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 3 yrs R&D experience, OR M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical/Optical Engineering with 2 yrs experience. Desirable: ultra-precision diamond turning & CNC machines, optical component testing via profilometry/interferometry, Zemax.